Paige Bueckers, a graduating senior at Hopkins and America's best girls' basketball player, has kept her focus on the future amid the coronavirus pandemic. As the Star Tribune salutes the Class of 2020 today, we share Paige's story and her motivation.

For many high school seniors, March 13 was unexpectedly the last day of school as they knew it. That meant that many revered senior traditions were suddenly erased due to the coronavirus pandemic: Prom. Final performances and competitions. Skip day. And, of course, walking across the stage in a public commencement ceremony. Quickly, the Class of 2020 learned to adapt, with online learning, drive-by graduation parties and a valuable new perspective on the real world.